Books to help with stress and anxiety

Are you feeling low or feeling anxious?

We have books in all our libraries that can help to help you understand and manage your health and wellbeing, particularly with a range of commonly experienced mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and stress.

We also have a range of eBooks and eAudiobooks on mental health and wellbeing which you can browse and borrow from our eLibrary.

How does scheme work?

Your GP or mental health professional gives you a Reading Well Books on Prescription leaflet and recommends a title.

What books are available?

How are the books chosen?

The Books on Prescription titles are recommended and endorsed by health professionals. Most of the books are written by leading psychologists and many present self-help versions of established treatment programmes. They can help you learn about and manage a range of common mental health issues.